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Call Me By Your (Nick)name

The crew discusses their NBA midseason awards, Dak Prescott's new contract, and the best sports nicknames out there.
Twitter/Instagram: @youthoughtsport
- NFL OT Rule Changes? (2:19)
- Dak got paid!!! How far does this set the Cowboys back (8:21)
- Lamelo Ball is good (18:36)
- Mid-Season NBA contenders and pretenders (24:44)
- Mid-Season NBA awards (36:11)
- What do we want to see in the second half of the NBA season? (44:32)
- The best and worst sports nicknames ever (49:52)
Music credit - 100 Degrees Under by RAGE

We Get That it’s ”Year 18”

On this week's podcast, the crew debates whether LeBron is actually deserving of an MVP this year, where Russell Wilson's best trade destination is, and whether the Celtics are proof that "retooling" rather than tanking doesn't work.
- Intro/News Roundup (0:00)
- JJ Watt Mini Discussion (1:17)
- Russell Wilson - Is he right to complain? What would be a good landing spot? (6:54)
- Dak’s Contract (18:56)
- Is LeBron getting too much MVP hype? (22:34)
- Celtics struggles - Does “retooling” a teams roster work in the modern NBA? (29:19)
- The Knicks are BACK! (43:50)
- A funny outro (50:02)
Twitter/Instagram: @youthoughtsport
Music Credit Kalimba by Cxdy

Wentzylvania No More

The crew gets into a heated debate over professionalism in sports while discussing the Carson Wentz trade and Zion Williamson's development.
- Intro and News we Missed (0:00)
- What the Wentz trade means for his career, the Colts, Jalen Hurts, and the Eagles’ 1st round pick (5:40)
- Is Zion Williamson’s development on track? Does he need to add a 3-pointer to his game? (24:07)
- Draymond Green portrayed the unprofessionalism of James Harden forcing his way out of the Houston Rockets as equivalent to the Cleveland Cavaliers sitting Andre Drummond while the team seeks a trade. Is he right? Are these equivalent? The crew gets HEATED on this one! (38:12)
- Who’s more important to their team: Embiid/Simmons, Chris Paul/Devin Booker, Tyreek Hill/Travis Kelce (1:01:00)
Twitter/Instagram: @youthoughtsport
Music Credit “Louie” by Cxdy

The Jazz Top the Charts

The best podcasting crew out there discusses the Utah Jazz's hot start to the NBA season, JJ Watt's decision to leave the Texans, and the best sports relocations in history.
News Roundup (0:28)
Is this the year the Utah Jazz win a championship?(2:18)
What is the Miami Heat's ceiling this year? (10:10)
Where does the Luka Doncic-Trae Young rivalry stand?(18:40)
Where should JJ Watt go next year?(25:52)
Does a city or a brand define a team's identity? (33:57)
Music credit “Cigarette Solitude” by Slenderbeats
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No, Tom Brady isn’t the American Sports GOAT

After Tom Brady's 7th Super Bowl title, the crew discusses whether he's the greatest American athlete. Other topics of discussion include Embiid and Jokic's early-season NBA dominance, the NBA All-Start Game, and which sport they'd most like to get famous playing.
Brady's GOAT Status (5:54)
Cash or Trash NFL Awards (15:35)
Embiid or Jokic? (26:03)
Is the NBA All Star Game dying? (33:19)
Which sort of athlete do you want to be? (43:24)
Kalimba by Cxdy
Wild Pogo by Francis Preve

Tune In, Drop Out, and Move to Grand Forks

The crew welcomes in guest host Jack to talk all things Houston sports before discussing the latest in sports TV developments, Matt Stafford getting traded to the LA Rams, and how being born in North Dakota can help you get into the NBA.
News We Missed (0:47)
Houston Texans and Deshaun Watson Talk with Houston Insider Jack (1:33)
Are the Houston Rockets a star away from a title? And James Harden’s legacy (20:40)
Stafford - Goff Trade (31:09)
Super Bowl Predictions (42:09)
The changing sports TV landscape and how that affects parity in college football (46:52)
Which states give you the highest likelihood of becoming an NBA player (1:00:27)
Twitter: @youthoughtsport
Instagram: @youthoughtsport
Music credit “Sweet Tides” by LATASHÁ

The People’s Court: Quarterback Legacies

The gang enters the people's court again to debate Philip Rivers and Drew Brees' legacy. Other topics of discussion include whether the Nets should trade Kyrie Irving and whether the Raptors' Championship window has closed.
Twitter: @youthoughtsport
Instagram: youthoughtsport
Intro and News We Missed (0:00)
Is Phillip Rivers a First Ballot Hall of Famer? (1:57)
Is Drew Brees a Top 5 QB ever? (12:38)
Did Aaron Rodgers’ NFC Championship Game loss hurt his legacy? (21:48)
Which New NFL head coach has the best shot at success? (31:38)
Reviewing our NFL Playoffs Predictions records (40:35)
Should the Nets trade Kyrie? (42:33)
Has the championship window closed for the Toronto Raptors? (51:51)
Music Credits:
“Like That” by Anno Domini Beats
“1975” by John Kirsch and Media Right Productions

Houston’s Stars Want Out

The crew discusses' Deshaun Watson's desire to leave the Texans, James Harden's trade from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets, and Urban Meyer getting hired to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Twitter: @youthoughtsport
- Latest NFL coaching hires (01:16)
- How the Texans wasted Deshaun Watson’s talent (04:14)
- The unfair criticism of Tua Tagovailoa (16:39)
- The alarming turnover rate of the Miami Dolphins coaching staff (22:55)
- Expectations for Urban Meyer and would a Super Bowl make Meyer the greatest coach ever (27:13)
- Does the James Harden trade hurt KD’s legacy? (37:33)
- Did the 76ers missing out on Harden cost them the NBA title? (41:36)
- NFL playoffs predictions (53:10)
Music Credit “Triforce” by Cxdy

Bama Triumphs and the Browns Get Over the Hump

The usual cast of characters discusses Alabama's national title win over Ohio State, the Cleveland Browns' wild card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and early-season NBA MVP candidates.

We Were Wrong about Ohio State

Join the crew as they discuss the College Football Playoff Semifinals and Doug Pederson's decision to bench Jalen Hurts while finishing off the episode with some end-of-season NFL Trivia.
- Cash or Trash: Padres, College Football, and the Eagles’ controversial decision to bench Jalen Hurts (00:25)
- Why Steve Sarkisian and Texas should be competing for a Big 12 championship (16:52)
- Alabama Ohio State Preview (25:18)
- NFL Trivia! (35:15)
- Reviewing our old takes (1:05:45)
- NFL Playoffs Predictions (1:11:30)
Music Credit
“Kalimba” by Cxdy
“Wild Pogo” by Francis Preve